Corsicana — A listing of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County

Aug. 25

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day Team from Corsicana Bedding Inc. will hold a Fish Fry at the Chatfield Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to participate in this worthy cause and eat some great fish!



Gospel Jubilee will be held at Martins Music Hall, 102 S. Beaton. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with show starting at 7 p.m. Featured artists will be Grace Community Praise Team, Billy Elias, Carolyn Cobb, and Heavenly Highways Band (which consists of Elias Lowe, Gary Poe and Ricky Woodall). Admission is $10 per person.



The VFW Post 3366 is hosting a dance in the ballroom. Heart of Texas Road Gang will play from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. There will be no cover charge but donations will be accepted to help pay the cost of the band. Come out and bring your friends! Good country music for your listening or dancing pleasure!

 

Aug. 27

The Silver Dems, a newly organized group will meet at 5 p.m. at the Navarro Democratic Party Headquarters at 416A W. Third St. (one block West of Courthouse).  We will be socializing and munching from plates that you bring so be generous with the fried chicken or sweet treats and wear your best smile.  We will be electing officers and committies so your leadership skills will be needed.  The group’s main purpose is to discuss issues important to folks over 50 years young and educate ourselves on benefits from the government and civilian organizations that are available to senior citizens and veterans.



Aug. 28

Pearce Civil War and Western Art Museum at Navarro College will hold a volunteer meeting at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in reading Civil War letters to search for key terms. This indexing project may be done at home. Also, the meeting is for anyone interested in volunteering to give tours of students and adults. For more information about either opportunity, contact Kim Jayroe, volunteer coordinator, at (903) 875-7420.



Texas Historical Commission’s Main Street Design Center and Leslie Wolfenden will present “Show It! Sell It! Modern Visual Merchandising in an Historic Environment,” at the Corsicana Public Library. Topics covered will include displays, signage, lighting, props and mannequins, backdrops, creativity and spatial experience. A free continental breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m. with the program following at 9 a.m. Reservations are required, by calling (903) 654-4852. Presented by Corsicana Main Street, the Small Business Development Center at Navarro College and the Corsicana Economic Development department.



Aug. 29

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton, will hold a Job Club meeting at 9:30 a.m. For more information, please call (903) 874-8276.



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton, will hold a workshop titled “Business Writing” from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information please call (903) 874-8276.



Aug. 30

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton, will have a WorkInTexas.com Workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information call (903) 874-8276.



Texas Youth Commission (TYC) is hosting a blood drive from 1 to  5 p.m. at 4000 N. Second Ave. on the Carter BloodCare bus in the front parking lot. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Dianna Hughes at (903) 875-3254 ext. 3543.



Sept. 4

Navarro Regional Hospital will hold a Diabetes Prevention Workshop once monthly for people with pre-diabetes or at risk for diabetes. These classese will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. The Diabetes Self-Management Comprehensive Program is an ongoing class for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Please call (903) 654-4556 for further information or to register for either of these classes.



Oak Valley Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. Bring a covered dish. Everyone is welcome.



The Southern Pacific Sunbeam Club will meet in celebration of Labor Day at the Ennis I-HOP. The whistle will blow at 11:30 a.m. Active and retired railroaders, their families, friends, and those who love a train are welcomed to share in fellowship with this group.



Sept. 5

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day Team from Corsicana Bedding Inc. will be the waitstaff at La Pradera all day, and all tips will go to the team’s fundraising efforts. Please bring your friends and family, come out and eat, and support a worthy cause!



The Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at the Blooming Grove Fire Station at 7 p.m. Precinct 4 commissioner James Olsen will be the speaker. Light refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.



Eureka Crime Watch wil hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Eureka United Methodist Church. Special guests will be Ken and Linda Williams, volunteers with the KAIROS prison ministry. Join your friends and neighbors for this informative meeting and enjoy the fellowship that follows. Refreshments will be served.



Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at 201 S. 15th St. on the Carter BloodCare bus, in the parking lot of HEB Corsicana.



Sept. 8

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day Team from Corsicana Bedding Inc. will hold a benefit concert at The Remington featuring the Sloane McCain Band from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Tickets are $10 at the door, and there will also be a silent auction. All funds raised will go toward the team’s fundraising efforts.





2012 Never Forget Memorial Celebration will be held at the American Legion Post #22, 632 N. Beaton, Corsicana. Events will begin at 11 a.m. Texas Senator Brian Birdwell is the keynote speaker. The Navarro County Sheriff’s Office Honor and Color Guard will perform, there will be a Casi Chili Cookoff, silent auction, $300 Gander Mountain Raffle, vendor spaces, face painting and the public is welcome. Admission is free, donations will be accepted. For more information call (903) 874-3938. Bring your lawn chairs!



Sept. 9

Journey to Freedom, a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University series will take place starting today at Grace Community Church. It will meet each Monday at 7 p.m. Sign-up by contacting Jason at (903) 874-7300 or visit welcometograce.org. Cost is $89. A payment plan is available.



Sept. 10

Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive at First Baptist Church Corsicana, 510 West Collin, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Carter BloodCare bus next to the Family Life Center.



Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have its meeting at 6 p.m. in the new Lodge Hall at 200 Oak Lawn.  All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.



The City Of Blooming Grove will hold its Monthly City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove, TX  76626.



Sept. 11

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Sirloin Stockade, 2508 W. Seventh Ave, Corsicana. Membership is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between Feb. 28,1961 and May 7,1975, or in ANY duty location between Aug. 5, 1964 and May 7,1975. The veteran must submit a copy of his/her DD Form 214 along with the application and dues. Members and guest are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.



The Corsicana Emergency Corps., located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m.   The general public is invited to attend.  Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.  For further information, please call (903) 872-5072.



When Are We Going Home Ministry and Rising Star Creative Ministry will meet at New Beginnings Fellowship in Blooming Grove at 6 p.m.



Sept. 12

Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive at First Baptist Church Corsicana, 510 West Collin, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. inside the Welcome Center basement.



Sept. 13

The Young at Heart Club will resume meeting after its summer break from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Museum on Fordyce St. This is for anyone 55 and up. Come and enjoy fellowship, fun and friends. Refreshments will be served. The Young at Heart Club meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at the museum.



VOICE will have a Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at 5:32 to 7:02 p.m.  The new VOICE logo will be unveiled and there will be time for food, fellowship, and door prizes.  The Business After Hours will be at the VOICE Office at the Bank of America Building, 100 N Main St Suite 308 in Corsicana.  September 13 will also be a great time to donate to VOICE through Donor Bridge, every donation of $25 or above made 7 a.m. to Midnight will be matched by a percentage to be determined by the amount of donations received.  Those wishing to contribute can logo on to www.donorbridgetx.org and look up VOICE on September 13 between 7a.m. to Midnight. VOICE will have computers available for online donations during the Business After Hours.  For more information contact Gina Dieterichs at (903) 872-0180 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org



Sept. 14

The Corsicana High School Junior Class will hold “Around the World in 80 Bites” fundraiser for the Prom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the game against Forney. It will be held in the CHS Commons. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any CHS Junior or from Misty Fletes, Junior Class sponsor.



Sept. 15

When Are We Going Home Ministry’s Riding High Horsemanship program will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Break N Free camp at 4719 NE CR 1040 in Rice. This is a free riding program for medically challenged, disabled and special needs children 0-21 and their immediate siblings. Lunch is included. Volunteers are available for front and side walking as well as a ramp for wheelchairs. Please RSVP for lunch to wawahn@gmail.com.



Sept. 22

Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department will hold “Hooked on Fishing” at IOOF Park. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Deparment at (903) 654-4874.



Sept. 25

When Are We Going Home Ministry and Spirit Sent Music Ministry will meet at New Beginnings Fellowship in Blooming Grove at 6 p.m.



Sept. 26

Navarro College PAL (People for Active Living) will meet at the Cook Center on the Navarro College Campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note the change on day for the meeting, PAL will now meet on Wednesdays. For more information please contact Misty Holloway at (903) 875-7596.



Oct. 6

The Navarro College Adult Education Program offers free ESL and GED Classes in Ellis County.  Interested students under 18 years old need to contact the Navarro College Adult Education office at (903) 875-7464.  Interested students 18 years old or older need to attend the registration workshop on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Navarro College-Waxahachie, Building C Room 126.  Workshop will start promptly at 10 a.m.  For more information please contact the Navarro College Adult Education Program at (903) 875-7464 or 1-800-NAVARRO ext. 7464



Oct. 9

Navarro Regional Hospital will hold a Diabetes Prevention Workshop once monthly for people with pre-diabetes or at risk for diabetes. These classese will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. The Diabetes Self-Management Comprehensive Program is an ongoing class for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Please call (903) 654-4556 for further information or to register for either of these classes.



Oct. 13

Richland's 1st Semi-Annual Craft and Vendor Fair will be held from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Richland Civic Center.  Reserve a space now by contacting Leigh at (972) 979-9731 or ltidwell@email.com.



The Navarro College Adult Education Program offers free ESL and GED Classes in Ellis County.  Interested students under 18 years old need to contact the Navarro College Adult Education office at (903) 875-7464.  Interested students 18 years old or older need to attend the registration workshop on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Navarro College-Mexia, Room 101 or Saturday, Oct. 13, at Navarro College-Corsicana, Bain Center Room 400.  Workshop will start promptly at 10 a.m.  For more information please contact the Navarro College Adult Education Program at (903) 875-7464 or 1-800-NAVARRO ext. 7464



Barry-Emhouse Lord’s Acre will be held at the Fannie Mae Vernon Room at the Exposition Center starting with the Country Store and a Sweet Shop at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. and will consist of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings, and homemade pies.



Oct. 20

When Are We Going Home Ministry’s Riding High Horsemanship program will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Break N Free camp at 4719 NE CR 1040 in Rice. This is a free riding program for medically challenged, disabled and special needs children 0-21 and their immediate siblings. Lunch is included. Volunteers are available for front and side walking as well as a ramp for wheelchairs. Please RSVP for lunch to wawahn@gmail.com.



Oct. 27

When Are We Going Home Ministry will hold its annual concert with Cheryl Dunn appearing at the New Beginnings Family Fellowship in Blooming Grove at 5:30 p.m.



Nov. 10

When Are We Going Home Ministry’s Riding High Horsemanship program will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Break N Free camp at 4719 NE CR 1040 in Rice. This is a free riding program for medically challenged, disabled and special needs children 0-21 and their immediate siblings. Lunch is included. Volunteers are available for front and side walking as well as a ramp for wheelchairs. Please RSVP for lunch to wawahn@gmail.com.



Nov. 13

Navarro Regional Hospital will hold a Diabetes Prevention Workshop once monthly for people with pre-diabetes or at risk for diabetes. These classese will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. The Diabetes Self-Management Comprehensive Program is an ongoing class for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Please call (903) 654-4556 for further information or to register for either of these classes.



Dec. 11

Navarro Regional Hospital will hold a Diabetes Prevention Workshop once monthly for people with pre-diabetes or at risk for diabetes. These classese will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. The Diabetes Self-Management Comprehensive Program is an ongoing class for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Please call (903) 654-4556 for further information or to register for either of these classes.